After a period of travel, the people on the flying ship suddenly exclaimed, simultaneously looking towards the direction of Dan City.
Within the entire Dan City stood a massive stone monument, inscribed with two large characters: Dan City.
This city was quite mystical. Most of the people within the city were alchemists. More importantly, to gain recognition from the Dan Tower, one had to come to Dan City and become the number one in the alchemy competition, thereby earning the Dan Tower's medal, which was a great honor.
"I didn't expect to arrive so soon!"
Bi Yao spoke, saying, "Once we reach Dan City, we can take some time to explore. After all, the alchemy大会 hasn't started yet, it's still three days away."
"That's exactly what I was thinking!" Lu Fan nodded slightly. "This is my first time in Dan City, so I'm unfamiliar with it. I can also explore and broaden my horizons."
Before long, Lu Fan and the others arrived on the streets of Dan City, gazing at the crowds coming and going, feeling even more amazed.
"It's much livelier here than in Beihai City. I've never seen such a high population density," Long Yi remarked.
"Dan City naturally has many people."
Bi Yao smiled slightly. "Generally, those who come to Dan City are aiming to become alchemists, and the number of people coming is not small. Furthermore, Dan City has extremely high economic benefits, naturally attracting a large flow of people."
"Senior Sister Bi Yao, I heard you can also refine pills. Is that true?"
Long Yi asked curiously.
"Why are you asking this all of a sudden!"
Long Yi gave an embarrassed smile. "I do know alchemy, but it's just superficial. It's nothing compared to Junior Brother Lu."
"Senior Sister, don't try to fool me!"
Lu Fan rolled his eyes. "You've cultivated so many medicinal herbs in the back mountain. Your alchemy skills have probably reached a very high level already, otherwise, you wouldn't be participating in the alchemy大会."
"Who said I'm participating in the alchemy大会!"
Bi Yao stated seriously, "I'm accompanying you. I don't plan to participate in the alchemy大会."
"Why is that?"
Lu Fan was quite puzzled. "Senior Sister Bi Yao traveled all this way, isn't it to become a true alchemist and gain the recognition of the Dan Tower?"
"I certainly want to, but my alchemy skills are not good enough. In fact, I might not even be able to successfully refine a Rank Two Spirit Gathering Pill," Bi Yao said with a wry smile. "Alchemy requires talent, and I might not have that ability."
"Then why do you have so many medicinal herbs in your back mountain?" Lu Fan asked curiously. "Under normal circumstances, if your alchemy skills were not good, you wouldn't need to cultivate so many herbs."
"Everyone has their little secrets. My little secret cannot be revealed casually,"
Bi Yao smiled faintly. "However, now that we're in Dan City, we should take a good look around. After all, there are quite a few alchemists in this city. If we can connect with one, it will be very beneficial in the future."
Long Yi stood to the side, his expression peculiar. Bi Yao's words made him feel somewhat awkward.
"There's a very large emblem up ahead. Is that the Alchemists' Guild?"
Lu Fan looked towards the front. On the stone pillars ahead, many stone carvings were displayed. These carvings depicted figures holding medicinal herbs, with stone-carved alchemy furnaces beside them, appearing quite lifelike.
"That's right, that's the Alchemists' Guild!"
Bi Yao nodded. "Let's go register now. After three days, we can participate in the alchemy competition."
Lu Fan nodded slightly, not hesitating. Having come to Dan City, he also wanted to see what level his alchemy skills had reached.
Hong Meng, the old man, stayed within the Tai Xu Sword. He gazed at the figures on the stone carvings, his expression touched. It seemed as though these carvings were inextricably linked to him.
"Senior Hong Meng, why do these stone carvings resemble you so much?"
Lin Ke asked in surprise. "Could the person carved on this stone monument be you?"
"The passage of time is relentless. I never thought that even after my death, I would still be carved in the hearts of so many alchemists!" Hong Meng lamented, becoming somewhat emotional.
Lin Ke was slightly taken aback and didn't dare to ask further, but he was certain that the person carved on the monument was the Hong Meng in front of him.
Upon arriving at the Alchemists' Guild, Lu Fan saw several elderly men dressed in alchemy robes sitting by the side, appearing quite leisurely, occasionally dozing off.
"Excuse me, can one register for the alchemy competition here?"
Lu Fan walked over, his expression becoming serious.
"You want to participate in the alchemy competition?"
One of the elders glanced at him. "One hundred spirit stones!"
"You need spirit stones to participate in the alchemy competition?"
Lu Fan frowned slightly. He was unfamiliar with this rule.
"Do you think just anyone can participate?" the thin old man said directly. "Being able to participate in the alchemy大会 is an extremely high honor. Even if you don't win a ranking, it will add a layer of prestige when you go elsewhere in the future!"
"According to the rules of the Alchemists' Guild, one hundred spirit stones must indeed be paid," Bi Yao chuckled. "Let me pay for you."
"How can that be? Since I am the one participating in the alchemy大会, I should pay,"
Lu Fan quickly said, blocking Bi Yao. He was already grateful for Bi Yao bringing him to participate in the alchemy大会, so how could he let Bi Yao pay the spirit stones.
"Why are you being so polite with me!"
Bi Yao was somewhat displeased and rolled her eyes at Lu Fan.
Lu Fan smiled faintly, saying nothing more.
After paying the spirit stones, Lu Fan was about to leave, but the thin old man called out, "Wait. After paying the spirit stones, you must also refine a Rank One pill to participate in the alchemy competition three days from now. If you are not even a Rank One alchemist, then you are not qualified." Su Dan Novel Network
"But I've already paid the spirit stones!" Lu Fan said. "If I'm not a Rank One alchemist, won't the spirit stones not be refunded?"
"Of course. If you don't have any skills, how dare you pay the spirit stones so easily?" the thin old man chuckled.
Lu Fan felt somewhat helpless. He hadn't expected the Alchemists' Guild to operate this way.
"You can even refine a Rank Two Spirit Gathering Pill, so a Rank One pill should be effortless," Long Yi said with a faint smile.
Lu Fan was a bit helpless and reluctantly went to the backyard of the Alchemists' Guild. He discovered that in the alchemists' backyard, there were many alchemy furnaces. These furnaces were much better than his own. Any furnace taken out was extremely valuable.
"Come on! You can start refining now. The medicinal herbs here can be used freely!" the thin old man stated directly. "But one thing must be clear: the pills you refine will belong to our Alchemists' Guild!"
Lu Fan was stunned and felt it was unfair, but he didn't dare to say much. After all, he was the one who wanted to participate in the alchemy大会, and it wouldn't be good to fall out with them.
The thin old man did not leave and stood by the side. He had supervisory duties and naturally would not let things slide easily. The alchemy大会 concerned the reputation of the entire Alchemists' Guild, so they couldn't afford to let just anyone pass.